The Palate Of Costa Rica

The flavors of the Costa Rican palate are wholesome and simple to prepare

. Most of the spiciness associated with Latin American food is absent in Costa Rican preparations. Oftentimes, the food is blended in a pot, making for a large blend of flavors in one serving. The following are some of the favorite preparations in the Costa Rican menu.

The Gallo Pinto. This concoction is a mixture of rice and beans together with a little cilantro or onions. This is most often served as breakfast but can also become lunch or dinner fare.

The Casado. Literally, the name of the dish means "married" and is often served as lunch in Costa Rican dining tables. This is a dish comprising of rice and beans with either meat, chicken or fish. The whole meal is completed with a salad and fried plantains.

The Plato Del Dia. Known as the plate of the day, this is the special served in many dining places. Most often, the Plato Del Dia is a Casado, but would either have the meat or fish selection of the day. Served with a natural juice drink for a complete meal.

The Salsa Lizano. While not a meal, this is a basic condiment in every Costa Rican meal. This is a mild vegetable sauce that is slightly sweet and a dash of curry. Considered as the national equivalent for ketchup and is good on practically any cooked meal.

There are also many unique beverages in Costa Rica. Examples are as follows:

Refrescos. These beverages are made from fresh fruit with differing mixtures, such as guanabanana, sandia/watermelon, mora/blackberry, fresa/strawberry, granadilla/passion fruit with sugar and either water or milk.

Guaro. This national drink is made from fermented sugar cane. This is very similar to vodka and is taken with water and lemon. Do be careful as fermentation may lead to some form of stomach discomfort because of hygiene practices in the preparation.

Coffee. Depending on where harvested and made, Costa Rican coffee is amongst the best in the world. One of the best is the roasted beans ingested by the civet cat, providing a rich blend that cannot be found anywhere else in the world.

Other Drinks. The Horchata is a cinnamon flavored corn meal drink similar to oatmeal but drunk. The Limaza is a beverage made of seeds used to treat indigestion. The Fresco de Frutas is a fruit salad floating on a base of cola and water, which is perfect for warm days down in Costa Rica.

by: Bobby Castro

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